“And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.” (v. 46)

The parable-pictures of Matthew 25 can be variously applied. You can draw out from them lessons of faithful purity, of eschatological anticipation, of stewardship, and of compassion. Unsurprisingly, Jesus’ words are rich.

Just don’t miss the point.

Each of these parables—the virgins’ lamps and the servants’ talents and the King’s goats—is about judgment.

Knowing all that He has entrusted to you, and knowing that His return is sure, what did you do? Because when He comes—come quickly, Lord!—He will judge us all.

A life of genuine faith takes that seriously. A redeemed life is a life that serves Jesus with readiness. If your life has been truly transformed by His grace-gift—and if you are truly walking in repentance—you will anticipate, manage, and love with the end in mind.

These parables are a rubric for life until He comes. Let’s apply them rightly.

— Tyler